Pontus

Pontus is a mountainous land, tucked away on the Black Sea coast. Its modest appearance and apparently out-of-the-way position should not deceive: it is a strong, Hellenistic state, ably ruled and with a strong army and navy. From this mountain home, the rest of the world is but a short voyage or march away…

Campaign Map

Faction Name

Pontus

Campaign

main_rome

Culture

rom_Hellenistic

Subculture

sc_rom_pontic

Military Group

pontic

Faction Group

rom_faction_group_eastern

Faction Group

Eastern EmpiresAfter the fall of Persian Empire, eastern traditions and culture were both respected and cultivated by their successors.

Political Parties

Disciples of ApolloThe Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.

Playable: False
Initial Power: 50

No Effect

Disciples of AresThe Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.

Playable: False
Initial Power: 50

No Effect

Disciples of AthenaThe Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.

Playable: False
Initial Power: 50

No Effect

Disciples of ZeusThe Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.

Playable: False
Initial Power: 50

No Effect

Disciples of HeraThe Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.

Playable: False
Initial Power: 50

No Effect

Mithridatic DynastyOriginally part of the Persian satrapy of Cappadocia, Mithridates remained ruler of the area after Alexander's conquest. After the partition of Alexander's empire his son fled from Antigonus, and successfully fought against Seleucus, re-establishing his dynasty in the process.